DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, while RNA is ribonucleic acid. Although DNA and RNA both carry genetic information, there are quite a few differences between them. This is a comparison of the differences between DNA versus RNA, including a quick summary and a detailed table of the differences.
doctor-patient privilege - Legal Definition. A legal privilege, arising from a doctorâs obligation of confidentiality, that forbids the doctor from disclosing any information or testifying about confidential health matters or communications from a patient, unless the patient waives the privilege.
Different categories of privileges exist. These include: 1  Admitting privileges-allow a doctor to admit a patient to the hospital. 2  Courtesy privileges-allow a doctor to occasionally admit or to visit and treat patients in the hospital.3  Surgical privileges-to perform surgery in the hospital's operating room or outpatient surgery area.hese include: 1  Admitting privileges-allow a doctor to admit a patient to the hospital. 2  Courtesy privileges-allow a doctor to occasionally admit or to visit and treat patients in the hospital.